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Happy Hauling: swap meets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in Kansas City

Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the KC metro.

October 13, 2025 04:29 PM

Monica Garske

Small Business

Try your hand at the metro’s new Mahjong parlor, The Bam Bam Room

The Bam Bam Room is ready to welcome beginners and seasoned players for daily games and boutique finds.

September 25, 2025

Madison McMillen

Development

Tap in to 15+ of Kansas City’s most anticipated developments

There’s a lot to look forward to in Kansas City over the next few years. See what other locals are most excited for and when to expect construction to wrap up.

September 23, 2025

Madison McMillen

Entertainment

Immersive “movie theater” art experience moves into KCK’s Vacation Village

Atlas9 plans to attract locals and tourists alike for an otherworldly journey through its 48,000 sqft of themed rooms and corridors.

September 18, 2025

Madison McMillen

Work

The top industries and employers in Kansas City

Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Kansas City area with this guide to local business.

September 10, 2025

Bella Rainey

Sports

Catch the game at these 15+ KC sports bars and restaurants

From well-loved dives to upscale eateries — there’s no shortage of local spots soak up the sports frenzy with fellow super fans.

September 5, 2025

Madison McMillen

Retail

9 Spirit Halloween stores come to the Kansas City area

The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.

September 2, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

City

Here are 20+ local bookstores in the Kansas City metro

Satisfy your inner bibliophile. Here’s a list of local bookstores to help you find your next all-nighter.

July 15, 2025

Charmaine Merriweather

Business

Halls of Fame: A Century of Style, Stories, and KC Spirit

From glittering chandeliers to green ribboned boxes, Halls Department Store has shaped Kansas City shopping — and memories — for over 100 years.

June 19, 2025

Madison McMillen

City

Stretch your detective skills with KCMO’s Parcel Viewer

From trash pick-up to capital projects, the city planning resource is chalk-full of useful information — that is, if you can decipher how to use it.

June 3, 2025

Madison McMillen